Evolutionary Superstar

Chapter 45: Visiting the Film Set

Xinghai Film City

Tianhe Historical District, Yunxi Village

After the A Thousand Lifetimes With You Production Team filmed at the Fantasy Realm District, they moved to the Tianhe History District for the following scenes, which featured many historical resources.

In the story, after Devil Empress Mo Qing destroyed the God Race and the Devil Race, ending the primordial era, her first reincarnated life with God-Emperor Tian Ye began in Yunxi Village during an era of dynasties plagued by famine and war.

God-Emperor Tian Ye’s first reincarnation was Lin Tian, a young hunter from Yunxi Village, and Devil Empress Mo Qing’s first reincarnation was Mo Qingran, the young lady of a ruined family.

Mo Qingran was brought over to Yunxi Village from a neighboring village by imperial soldiers to be married off to Yunxi Village’s men, along with other young ladies of ruined families, to increase the empire’s population.

However, because of Mo Qingran’s eye color defect, she was labeled a jinx that no one wanted. Everyone avoided her, believing she brought bad luck, which resulted in the downfall of her family.

Only Lin Tian didn’t believe in these superstitions and chose to marry her for her beauty. He was captivated by her looks at first sight.

The two lived a life of mutual dependence and support.

During the famine, life was difficult, but the two managed to live well and happily thanks to Lin Tian’s talent and hard work as a hunter and Mo Qingran’s care and support at home.

Unfortunately, the human heart is ugly.

People in worse situations could not stand seeing them do well, and many widowed women were especially jealous of Mo Qingran’s good luck in marrying a great husband despite being a jinx.

As such, they would always find trouble or bully Mo Qingran while Lin Tian was out hunting.

Bai Yiyi played the role of a jealous widow, and Su Xiaoran played the role of a green tea girl. They were both two-faced characters in the first reincarnation.

On the surface, they were Mo Qingran’s friends and acted kind in front of Lin Tian. In secret, they schemed to ruin her and steal her husband.

"Cut!" Director Guo roared the moment the scene failed to meet his expectations.

He glared at Su Xiaoran with anger and frustration, as it was the sixth NG during the same scene.

Su Xiaoran easily nailed her character in terms of innocence, gentleness, purity, and harmlessness of a green tea girl, but she also fell short by a lot when it came to acting manipulative and calculating in secret.

No matter how Su Xiaoran acted, Director Guo wasn’t satisfied. Her delivery was weak and disjointed, and it also showed that she lacked an understanding of her character.

Her aura and temperament also seemed lacking. The hidden layers of emotion in eye expression were also absent.

This made Su Xiaoran’s supporting character seem too two-dimensional. What Director Guo wanted to see was a three-dimensional character.

"Everyone, take a break. We’ll put Scene 33 on hold for now. After lunch, we’ll start on Scene 34," Director Guo instructed, then turned to Su Xiaoran with a strict look.

"Xiao Ran, your understanding of your character is very lacking. Go back and review your script. Your eye expressions were too lacking."

"I understand, Director Guo," Su Xiaoran said apologetically, while holding back her tears.

Although she knew Director Guo wasn’t targeting her, she still felt wronged.

Director Guo was very strict and professional. To a new actress making mistakes like her, it could feel very suffocating.

Su Xiaoran also felt terribly guilty. She felt like she was dragging everyone down.

"Ran Ran, you don’t need to take Director Guo’s words to heart too much. He is just like that. Moreover, this is your first serious role. It’s normal to make mistakes. Even veteran actors make mistakes."

Mu Qingxue comforted Su Xiaoran as she linked her arms, dragging her away from the set.

"Mm, I understand, Sister Mu," Su Xiaoran acknowledged, but still felt dispirited, her head lowered.

Seeing her like this, Mu Qingxue was at a bit of a loss.

This was a phase all newcomers had to encounter and overcome. Only through plenty of experience would they improve their acting.

Even she had once gone through such a setback before.

However, Mu Qingxue couldn’t quite remember what she did to cheer herself up back then when she was still new.

"Yo, what happened to my lovely and cute neighbor, Ran Ran? Did you bully her, Classmate Mu?" Lin Haoren teased as he arrived with a guide.

"Nonsense!"

Mu Qingxue suddenly felt her anger flare upon hearing his words. She immediately gave him a fierce glare.

Lin Haoren’s expression stiffened in an instant, becoming more forced. He coughed and averted his gaze, rubbing his nose awkwardly.

It seems she was still holding a grudge.

Meanwhile, Su Xiaoran’s eyes lit up, and her negative feelings were dispersed instantly. She felt double the joy upon seeing Lin Haoren and the food he brought.

"Brother Lin, you came!" She cheered.

She hurriedly strolled over for a clingy hug, but her gaze quickly shifted to Lin Haoren’s cat backpack carrier with Oreo inside.

In that instant, she felt another surge of happiness.

"Wah, Oreo is also here!"

Su Xiaoren’s eyes turned crescent as she looped around to Lin Haoren’s back to fetch Oreo out of his backpack.

Lin Haoren, who was originally prepared to receive Su Xiaoran’s hug, was forced to continue raising his arms and rest his hands on the back of his head in one smooth motion to avoid putting himself in an awkward position.

Su Xiaoran, this girl, changes her mood too quickly...

"Hello, Brother Lin. We meet again," Bai Yiyi warmly greeted, skipping over with surprise. "Did you visit the set to deliver lunch to our Ran Ran?"

"Hello, Yiyi." Lin Haoren nodded and said, "That’s right. No one had lunch yet, right? I’ve brought plenty of food today. If you ladies don’t mind, you can share with Ran Ran."

Su Xiaoran froze immediately, and her expression soured.

What!

She had to share her food again?!

Brother Lin, you clearly made lunch for me. Why didn’t you ask whether I agree to share it with others?

Although Su Xiaoran was sulking in her heart, she still managed to force a smile and act magnanimous in front of Mu Qingxue and Bai Yiyi.

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